Born on the 25th of May, 2002, in the Republic of Korea, Hyunjun Yang presents a notable figure in the world of football grandeur. The 23-year-old winger has been dominating the right flank for Celtic. Yang stands 5ft 10in tall (1.79m) and weighs 10st 12lb (69kg), and notably, the number 13 jersey is his choice of wear. The forward has also worn the colours of the Korea Republic national team, proudly representing his birthplace at the international level.
Having a market value hovering around £2.5 million according to Transfermarkt, Yang became a significant figure in the transfer corridor. In January 2021, he crossed borders and joined Gangwon FC in the K League 1, in his native Korea Republic. His debuting season witnessed nine first-team appearances in league matches, a number which increased to 36 with eight goals in the subsequent season of 2022. In 2023 at Gangwon FC, he made 21 first team appearances, adorning the season with a single goal.
In a noteworthy career development, in July 2023, Yang became one of the sterling transfers from Gangwon FC to the revered Celtic Football Club in the Scottish Premiership. A handsome amount of around £2.2 million secured his switch to the Scottish side. Yang's journey with Celtic has rendered him ample opportunities to establish his import, as he made 24 first team appearances and scored one goal in the 2023-2024 season. His quintessential five goals in the 23 appearances in season 2024-2025 spoke volumes about his invaluable contribution. In the ongoing season of 2025-2026, Yang stands tall with 26 appearances and seven goals to his credit.
His brilliance also shone brightly in the League Cup 2025 - 2026, where he scored a goal in a start and two substitute appearances for Celtic. In the 2025 - 2026 Scottish Cup, Yang secured three starts. On the intercontinental front, he surprisingly represented the Korea Republic in the World Cup Qualifiers Asia 2024 - 2026, with impressive performances as a substitute during three appearances. He also had an impact on the 2025 - 2026 Champions League Qualifiers for Celtic, taking one start and one substitute appearance. In Europa League 2025 - 2026, he graced the Celtic roster with a commendable performance - one goal from six starts and one substitute appearance.
